Russian-Ukrainian war (news of the last 24 hours)
Dec 13, 2024 - 10:33 PM EST
Massive Attacks on Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure: This morning, Russian forces conducted a massive rocket and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting the country's energy facilities. As a result, Ukrenergo reported a massive rocket attack. These actions led to numerous air raid alerts across various regions of Ukraine, with missiles changing direction over the country's territory.
Losses and Military Equipment Production: Reports indicate that Russia is losing more tanks than it produces, which poses certain challenges in continuing military operations. The situation was described by one of the invasion participants as trying to "ride a dead horse."
Humanitarian Efforts: Russia's Human Rights Ombudsman, Tatyana Moskalkova, announced plans for an exchange of parcels for prisoners of war before the New Year and requested the opening of a humanitarian corridor from the part of Kursk Oblast occupied by Ukrainian forces.
Political Initiatives: Kyiv rejected Russia's proposal for a Christmas ceasefire and prisoner exchange, which was supported by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Combat Operations on the Front Line: Russian troops are actively trying to breach Ukrainian defenses along the entire front in Donbas, especially in the Pokrovsk area, where the situation is described as critical. Reports also mention hundreds dying daily.